Manufacturing - CAD / CAM - SolidWorks - Technician, Second Shift

Planet Green Search is hiring a Manufacturing CAD/CAM Technician for the Second Shift in Fontana, CA. The role involves creating and editing 3D models in SolidWorks and programming NC machines using SigmaNest. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in sheet metal design and CAM programming, along with strong computer skills. The position requires a flexible schedule and collaboration with various personnel in a manufacturing environment.
Our Client : IS a $30M, fully integrated manufacturer, operating from a 100,000 square foot facility in Southern California.

This Role is onsite, Second-shift, 2-10 PM in Fontana, CA

Manufacturing - CAD / CAM - SolidWorks - Technician

The Manufacturing CAD / CAM Technician is responsible for creating / editing 3D models using SolidWorks and for creating / editing / setting up single Numerical Control (NC) programs for turret punch presses and nested files for laser cutting using SigmaNest Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software.
• Must be able to work in an expansive, highly active manufacturing environment and learn production processes and resolve issues directly in the production area.
• Embrace the cross-training culture by a willingness to learn other jobs or tasks within the facility.
• Know and abide by company rules and policies with regards to safety and conduct, including the use and maintenance of company provided PPE.
• Flexible schedule is required in regards to overtime and start time according to work volumes.
• Design, model, and test prototypes assemblies of products in SolidWorks.
• Generate all NC programs for steel metal laser and CNC turret punch presses utilizing SigmaNest CAM programming software.
• Read and interpret work orders / drawings / blueprints / sketches, along with written and verbal instructions to produce and edit part drawings / layouts in Solid Works and print part layouts for manufacturing.
• Capable of trouble shooting and resolving issues with programs or missing NCs.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of parts as requested by operators or supervisors.
• Collaborate with office personnel, leads, and shop floor personnel to answer customer or sales questions about orders and manufacturing issues related to drawings or assemblies.

Looking for :
• Two or more years of sheet metal design using SolidWorks 2014 or above for modeling and design.
• Two or more years of turret / laser programming using a CAM software for programming sheet metal parts.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Communicate and work well in routine / unplanned circumstances with sales, Team Leads, and shop personnel.
• Experience using SigmaNest a plus.
• Experience operating a Laser or CNC Turret Punch a plus.
• Understanding of 5S and lean manufacturing a plus.
• 2+ years’ experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
• Solidworks : 2 years (Required)
• NC programming of turrets / Laser using a CAM software : 2 years (Preferred)

Manufacturing - CAD / CAM - SolidWorks - Technician